The Best Digital Point & Shoot Cameras
We reviewed seven digital point and shoot cameras based on expert reviews, owner ratings, and video reviews. The Kodak PixPro FZ55 emerged as the top pick for its balance of features and price.
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The bottom line
The Kodak PixPro FZ55 (asin B09ZRN1N3Z) is our top pick for a digital point and shoot camera. It has a 16MP sensor, 5X optical zoom, and Full HD video recording at a price of $139.99. Owners rated it 8.8/10 from 8433 ratings, and video reviewers gave it a 7/10. The closest alternative is the Kodak PixPro FZ45 (asin B0B8PDHRWY) at $99.99, which has a 16MP sensor and 4X optical zoom but uses AA batteries. The budget pick is the Camkory Digital Camera (asin B0BTCZ2RR9) at $39.98, which captures 1080P videos and 44MP photos but lacks a true flash.
KODAK PIXPRO FZ55 $139.99
Best balance of features and price
The Kodak PixPro FZ55 has a 16MP sensor, 5X optical zoom, and Full HD video recording for $139.99. Owners rated it 8.8/10 from 8433 ratings, and video reviewers gave it a 7/10. The tradeoff is the lack of an external charger for the battery.
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KODAK PIXPRO FZ45 $99.99
Good value with AA battery convenience
The Kodak PixPro FZ45 has a 16MP sensor and 4X optical zoom for $99.99. Owners rated it 8/10 from 6631 ratings. The tradeoff is the limited 4X optical zoom and no manual controls.
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Camkory Digital Camera $39.98
Affordable with good video quality
The Camkory Digital Camera captures 1080P videos and 44MP photos for $39.98. Owners rated it 8.4/10 from 10813 ratings. The tradeoff is the lack of a true flash and darker indoor photos.
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- KODAK PIXPRO FZ55 Best balance of features and price 9.0/10 $139.99 Amazon
- KODAK PIXPRO FZ45 Good value with AA battery convenience 8.0/10 $99.99 Amazon
- Camkory Digital Camera Affordable with good video quality 7.0/10 $39.98 Amazon
- KODAK PIXPRO FZ55 16MP Compact Digital Camera Good features but no Wi-Fi or Bluetooth 7.0/10 $139.99 Amazon
- KODAK PIXPRO FZ55 Digital Camera High-quality images but expensive 7.0/10 $159.95 Amazon
- Kodak PixPro FZ55 Advanced features but very expensive 7.0/10 $199.99 Amazon
- KODAK PIXPRO FZ45 16MP Compact Digital Camera Limited zoom and no manual controls 6.0/10 $119.99 Amazon
Who should buy which
The Kodak PixPro FZ55 is best for those who want a balance of features and price. The Kodak PixPro FZ45 is a good choice for those who prefer AA batteries for convenience. The Camkory Digital Camera is suitable for budget-conscious buyers who want good video quality.
Owner complaints
Some owners of the Kodak PixPro FZ55 complained about the lack of an external charger for the battery. Owners of the Kodak PixPro FZ45 noted that the image can look pixelated on the camera screen but appears clear once transferred to a phone or computer. The Camkory Digital Camera lacks a true flash, resulting in darker indoor photos.
Also-rans
The Kodak PixPro FZ55 (asin B0B15LMWVN) and Kodak PixPro FZ55 (asin B0DYK994Q2) are variants of the top pick but lack Wi-Fi or Bluetooth and are more expensive. The Kodak PixPro FZ55 (asin B0FY81VTFY) has advanced features but is very expensive. The Kodak PIXPRO FZ45 (asin B0FPGK2C7P) has limited zoom and no manual controls.